Ellington High School vs. Somers High School
Should you attend Ellington High School or Somers High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ellington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Student Attention
Somers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 701 students in grades 9-12, Ellington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 359 students in grades 9-12, Somers High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
701 students
359 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#362 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#396 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
93%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
175
86
Grade 10 Students
179
109
Grade 11 Students
185
69
Grade 12 Students
162
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
74%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%